Why Are Hardcover Books So Expensive?

United States
July 31, 2007 12:28pm CST
I love to read and enjoy reading best sellers. Most of the time I wait until they come out in paperback before I buy them. I have not bought any books for a while now and I was a little shocked at how expensive it is to buy a hardcover book. Is it just me? Or have they gone up in price like everything else?
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soulsister_16
@soulsister_16 (738)
• Switzerland
31 Jul 07
Because they are harder to bind, I think.
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jillmalitz
@jillmalitz (5131)
• United States
31 Jul 07
sounds reasonable. Thanks
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ninsensei
@ninsensei (232)
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3 Aug 07
Most probably.
gberlin
@gberlin (3836)
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31 Jul 07
You do want the publishers and authors to live in a nice place don't you? LOL! Yes, prices on books continue to go up. Yet people are still buying them. It is a strain on library budgets even with library discounts though.
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jillmalitz
@jillmalitz (5131)
• United States
1 Aug 07
LOL! Pity the poor book people. I sure hate to have to wait those extra months to get them half price. Take that Barnes and Noble! Thanks!